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Experts prefer Vortex Diamondback 10x42 over Vortex Crossfire HD
On 9 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 84 Binoculars expert endorsements .
Currently, Vortex Diamondback 10x42 received 2 endorsements from OpticsMag (3 Jan 2024) and Forbes (20 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Vortex Crossfire HD did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Jan 2024
OpticsMag ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2 Rank Binoculars ... ... #2 out of 10 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 ... ... Source: opticsmag.com - On 20 Mar 2024
Forbes ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Best Runner-Up Binoculars... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 
Vortex Crossfire HD Customers like Vortex Crossfire HD somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Vortex Crossfire HD
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Vortex Crossfire HD, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Vortex Diamondback 10x42.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling binoculars receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Vortex Crossfire HD receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Vortex Diamondback 10x42 |
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Vortex Diamondback 10x42 ranks #15 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
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| Vortex Crossfire HD |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Binoculars |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Vortex Crossfire HD is more popular than Vortex Diamondback 10x42
It's fairly safe to say that Vortex Crossfire HD are more popular binoculars than Vortex Diamondback 10x42, based on their 4,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Crossfire HD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Celestron Nature DX ED | $203 |
In comparison:
Celestron Nature DX ED ranks #37 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.3 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Nikon Aculon A211 | $156 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | Vortex Optics Crossfire HD | $168 |
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Crossfire HD ranks #9 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Celestron TrailSeeker | $260 |
In comparison:
Celestron TrailSeeker ranks #24 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.5 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com  | OpticsMag | T3  | Digital Camera World  | Task and Purpose  | GearJunkie  | Space Exploration and Astronomy  | BestReviews  | Wirecutter  | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $203 |  Celestron Nature DX ED | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $156 |  Nikon Aculon A211 | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 4 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $416 |  Vortex Optics Viper HD | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Canon 10x42 L
| - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Dive In | 96 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by Binoculars | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 10x magnification and 42mm objective lenses, these Diamondback binoculars are the workhorse of Vortex lineup; known for impressive optical quality and durability.
- Dielectric, fully multi-coated lenses transmit more light and clearer, brighter images. A field of view that is one of the largest in its class helps you efficiently glass your surroundings and identify your target.
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- 12x magnification & 50mm objective lenses, these Crossfire HD binos are optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness and light transmission.
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Vortex Diamondback 10x42 are a popular option in the middle of the binoculars price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Celestron Nature DX ED or Carson VX Series 8×42 .
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 price is about the same as the price of the average binoculars ($198.48).
Vortex Crossfire HD are a very popular and one of the less expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nikon Prostaff P3 or Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 .
Vortex Crossfire HD are $58.49 less expensive than average binoculars ($198.48).
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